M4.6 earthquake - 286 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga
736 d ago · 12 Oct 2024, 05:14 UTC 286 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 286 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga on 12 Oct 2024, 05:14 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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First reported by USGS
18 Oct 2026, 00:55 UTC
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